Millvale

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Originally Posted by ex-burgher

Millvale does not seem urban to me - rather I feel like I'm in a small run-down town in West Virginia - far away from any big city. (I mean this in a positive sense )

The density is pretty urban, but I think the issue in Millvale is so many of the homes are really lacking any architectural significance. Therefore, it may never really get going like Lawrenceville has. On the other hand, the prices for homes are so cheap that it could start becoming a good place for hipsters as the prices in Lawrenceville move upward. The downtown part of Millvale is kind of cool. One of the coolest modern furniture stores I have been in is right across from one of the best bakeries in the city. If you are into modern furniture, I would check it out, it is called Jerry Kitman's. It make Perlora look pretty basic.

[BrianTH]

Lots of what we call "urban" today were former small towns and dense suburbs that got absorbed into a growing city at some point. Pittsburgh is an interesting case because the complex local topography often made it harder for things to grow into each other in that fashion. So despite being very close to the City, river towns like Millvale have retained a discrete identity (and political independence as well).

[sith]

apology in advance for being off topic, but does anyone know if this is the same jerry kitman that went to alderdice high in the early 60's?

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There is a proposal that Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale join forces to help the three communities. They all need help that is for sure, but they are not dangerous towns. Just really cheap.

Collaboration could benefit local towns | YourFoxChapel.com (http://www.yourfoxchapel.com/herald/article/collaboration-could-benefit-local-towns - broken link)

[sith]

whoops! never mind. i am thinking of fred kitman!

[PeterRabbit]

Millvale is much better than Braddock.

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Originally Posted by PeterRabbit

Millvale is much better than Braddock.

I could easily live in Millvale. Not saying I would have tons in common with the neighbors (generalization), but who cares? If you live close to the river, you are within a 30 minute walk to the city on a really nice trail thanks to the Friends of the River Front and Lawrenceville across the 40th St. Bridge. The access to the trial is pretty wild with all the streets coming together, but you just have to take your time and wait for an opening or someone kind enough to let you get across those crazy streets.

[Chrim99]

I love the bike/walking trail in Millvale. You can be at the northshore in minutes...go to the ballgame, eat at Bettis' restaurant, etc. Cheaper than driving and trying to park somewhere.

I think Millvale is trying to become more of a place for young people who want to be near the action but can't afford Shadyside, etc. It still has a way to go before having as many nice shops, but you can't beat Chatelier's bakery, Pamela's diner, Grant's Bar for shrimp. Yum.